Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy: Proposal of Preemptive/Precision Medicine Strategy (Including DOHaD)

Prevention is an extremely important part of welfare efforts for humans. I introduce the new concepts of “preemptive medicine” which indicate the direction we should take to realize prevention. As one of the specific R&D strategies toward the realization of prevention, I propose research subjects and a promoting system with a focus on “preemptive medicine/precision medicine (including DOHaD).” Additionally, I propose the measures for promoting the social implementation of technologies for “life-course health care” as a future vision beyond them.